Product

Nite NATO NA4-24 watch

Promise

Copes with just about anything you can throw at it during training or in combat.

Performance

British built, with Swiss technology, Nite build exceptionally tough and stylish sports watches for a variety of careers, activities and environments. Made for military use with civilians in mind Nite’s ProTactical NATO is one of the most reliable watches you could wear.

One of six highly tactical watches, this particular NATO model features a 24-hour dial with a 12-hour bezel, allowing you to set two time zones, critical and accurate elapsed time and deadlines.

The solid weight (116gms) reflects its high build quality, with the NATO’s true strengths in construction proven amongst military personnel in the field – so much so, they have become popular in the extreme pastimes of the adventurer. They even sponsored the Royal Marines on their epic expedition.

An ultra-thick triple-coated sapphire crystal face reduces glare and is exceptionally tough (20 times harder than acrylic) and scratch resistant. The case and bezel, as with all Nite’s watches, has been constructed from aviation-grade 316 stainless steel with a Swiss movement from one of the world’s leading movement manufacturers.

The multiple bezel system means you can customize your watch, with 13 options overall to find your perfect time keeping solution. Gaseous Tritium Light Source, as used in advanced military hardware, produces a continuous cold light source that is safe in all hazardous environments.

Reliably waterproof to 300m with a double seal, there is no chance of condensation and the extremely hard-wearing polymer strap with twin buckle system completes the security in the field.

The case diameter is 42mm, the dial 28mm with a depth of 14.8mm.

Nite’s collection for 2011 is remarkable, consisting of some great looking models like the ProMarine watch Aqua and the Pro Adventurer watch Alpha.

Verdict

This wristwatch is as tough as they come and elegantly designed making it a desirable timepiece for any adventurer. The unique GTLS technology and lithium battery means you will not have to change the battery for 10 years – which says it all. Of course the simplicity of this watch may not be for everyone with the lack of alarm but as you can see from the gallery, the range is superb and there is something for everyone. It’s simply the toughest watch around, embracing the true spirit of adventure. Made right here in Britain, some of these watches are even issued to the Special Forces.